1899 marked the debut of T. W. Wood & Sons' Truckers' Favorite White Corn. The large, white kernels are the edible portions. BENEFITS: The same ear of white sweet corn provides 1.93 mg of the recommended 14 to 16 milligrams of niacin per day. Niacin aids in the health of the skin, the nervous system and the digestive system. Also, white sweet corn includes trace levels of iron, magnesium and folate. USES: Use it to make cornbread, grits, hominy, cornmeal, tortilla flour and even traditional roasted ears. Corn is grown for its cob, used for popcorn and decorative purposes. **Our Non-GMO, Heirloom Trucker's Favorite White Corn Seeds can be grown in pots, or in soil and has been known to reach up to 9' tall! Approx 25 Seeds.

Nathan Stowell of Burlington, New Jersey developed Zea mays 'Stowell's Evergreen in 1848. The edible portions consist of delicious, delicate, white kernels. BENEFITS: They are an excellent source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B, magnesium and potassium. The nutritional value of processed corn products is lower. Corn is a significant source of plant compounds linked to a lower prevalence of eye problems. USES: The corn is delicious when boiled or grilled on the cob. Also, the kernels can be removed from the cob, blanched and frozen for later use. This grain can also be canned very well.   **Our Non-GMO, Heirloom Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn Seeds can be grown in pots, or in soil and has been known to reach up to 8' tall! Approx 50 Seeds.

Poaceae is the family of Zea mays W. Atlee Burpee created and produced the initial 8-row Golden Bantam corn variety in 1902. In 1922, the Clark Seed Company of Milford, Connecticut, chose and introduced the enhanced 12-row variety. The immature (milk stage) maize is harvested, cooked and consumed as a vegetable. BENEFITS: Individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance can replace gluten-containing foods with gluten-free cereals such as sweet corn. Sweet corn is one of the best sources of dietary fiber, giving 5% of the daily intake per 100 grams. Sweet corn is also rich in ß-carotenes, vitamin A, flavonoids, lutein, xanthins, thiamin, zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, manganese and ferulic acid. USES: It can be boiled, baked, grilled in a grill pan or on a grill, steamed, cooked in the oven and used in salads. Dried sweetcorn kernels can also be processed into corn flour, which can be used to make tortillas, for example. Also, it can be used in soups, stews and salads. Bantam corn cobs are wonderful whether cooked as vegetables or grilled.   **Our Non-GMO, Heirloom Golden Bantam Corn Seeds can be grown in pots, or in soil and has been known to reach up to 8' tall! Approx 40 Seeds.

Zea mays, popularly known as shoe-peg corn, are a member of the Poaceae family. Marked by smaller, uneven kernels, the white, sweet, Country Gentleman corn has been largely valued for its sweetness, with a mild flavor. It was created around 1890 in the Connecticut River Valley and introduced by S. D. Woodruff & Sons in 1890. Its stalks reach a height of seven to eight feet and yield ears measuring around seven inches with uneven rows of white kernels like shoelaces. BENEFITS: Protein, carbohydrates, soluble fiber, folate, niacin, thiamin, phosphorus and several phytonutrients are rich in sweet corn. According to the Food Science and Human Wellness article, they can be rich in provitamin A. (a substance that can be converted to vitamin A). Vitamin A boosts the immune system and aids in the formation of the respiratory tract's mucous membranes. USES: It is suitable for grilling, boiling and making creamed soup. The cobs range in color from pink to scarlet. It is primarily used for flour, grits and meal but is edible when young and fresh.

Blue corn is a member of the grass family. It is also known as Hopi maize, Yoeme Blue, Tarahumara Maiz Azul and Rio Grande Blue. The Hopi created it, the Pueblo Indians of the Rio Grande in New Mexico and some Southeastern Tribes, notably the Cherokee. However, blue corn on the cob is edible when uncooked like regular corn. BENEFITS: Regarding health, blue corn is an excellent source of natural antioxidants that help protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. It includes many minerals, including calcium and potassium. A potassium-rich diet is connected with reduced blood pressure. USES: It may be consumed as young as sweet corn. It is utilized in classic Southwestern tortilla and cereal recipes. Also, it can be used to manufacture corn flour. Blue corn flour enables the production of superfood bread, crackers, cakes and cookies.   **Our Non-GMO, Heirloom Blue Hopi Corn Seeds can be grown in pots, or in soil and has been known to reach up to 8' tall! Approx 25 Seeds.